Medical Assistant PRN - Spine Clinic
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports the licensed healthcare team at Vanderbilt’s Spine Clinic by organizing and managing patient flow, gathering and documenting screening data, assisting with procedures, and supporting patient and family education and communication with the healthcare team. The Spine Center provides non-surgical and surgical care for back and neck pain, sciatica, and other spine conditions. The role helps maintain clinic operations, including supplies, equipment, and exam-room environmental standards. Medical Assistants perform or assist with procedures in accordance with organizational and departmental standards and collect and document patient screening information for the healthcare team. Additional duties may be assigned. The position requires graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. Vanderbilt-recognized medical assistant certifications include AMT, AAMA, NCCT, NHA, and NAHP. Candidates may be considered if they can obtain certification within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines. Candidates may sit for an exam after 12 months of patient-care experience. This PRN role is part of Vanderbilt Health’s clinical and nursing support workforce. The organization describes a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and offers a benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
- Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in clinical care, which may include vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
- Demonstrate fundamental proficiency in setting up and maintaining patient exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.
- Medical assistant certification from an organization recognized by Vanderbilt Health, or ability to obtain certification within 120 days in accordance with state guidelines.
- Candidates may sit for a certification exam if they have 12 months of patient-care experience.
Responsibilities
- Direct and support patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards.
- Facilitate identification of resources to meet patients’ healthcare needs.
- Perform or assist with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards.
- Collect and document patient screening data for the healthcare team.
- Assist with patient and family education.
- Communicate with patients’ healthcare team.
Benefits
- Benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Sense of community and purpose.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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